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CESSNA 182N Skylane · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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Overview

This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna 182N Skylane, detailing the aircraft's specifications, performance data, and operational guidelines. It includes information on weight limits, speeds, range, and other critical performance metrics.

  • Gross weight for take-off is 2950 lbs.
  • Cruise speed at 75% power is 160 mph.
  • Optimum range at 10,000 ft is 960 miles.
  • Service ceiling is 20,100 ft.
  • Stall speed with flaps up is 66 mph.
  • Fuel capacity is 65 gallons for standard tanks.
  • Empty weight is approximately 1640 lbs.
  • The aircraft is powered by a Continental O-470-R engine.

Document

Source

Originally published by aloftflight.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
Year
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1969
File size
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8.1 MB
Publisher
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aloftflight.com
Language
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en

Specifications & performance

Extracted from this document.

Specifications

Useful load (lb)
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1310 lbs
Empty weight (lb)
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1640 lbs
Oil capacity qts
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12 qts
Gross weight landing (lb)
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2800 lbs
Gross weight takeoff (lb)
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2950 lbs
Power loading lbs per (hp)
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12.8
Fuel capacity standard (gal)
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65 gal
Wing loading lbs per sq (ft)
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16.9
Fuel capacity long range (gal)
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84 gal

Performance

Range mi
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960 mi
Top speed mph
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170 mph
Cruise speed mph
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160 mph
Rate of climb (fpm)
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1210 fpm
Service ceiling (ft)
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20,100 ft
Stall speed flaps up mph
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66 mph
Stall speed flaps down mph
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57 mph

V-speeds

VS_KIAS
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66
VSO_KIAS
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57

Weight & balance

Max weight (lb)
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2950 lbs
Max payload (lb)
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1310 lbs
About this document
What is the Cessna 182 Owners manual?

The Cessna 182 Owners manual is a pilot's operating handbook for the CESSNA 182N Skylane, dated 1969.

Where does the Cessna 182 Owners manual come from?

This copy of the Cessna 182 Owners manual was originally published by aloftflight.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the Cessna 182 Owners manual published?

The Cessna 182 Owners manual — the CESSNA 182N Skylane pilot's operating handbook on file — is dated 1969.

Documentation completeness
1/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 182N Skylane.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins on file
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

In this document

Specifications

The specifications section outlines the aircraft's gross weight, empty weight, useful load, fuel capacity, and engine details.

Performance

Performance data includes speeds, ranges, climb rates, and service ceilings for various configurations.

Take-Off and Landing

Details on ground run distances and total distances over a 50-foot obstacle for both take-off and landing.

Weight and Balance

Information on the aircraft's weight limits and loading capacities.

V-Speeds

The V-speeds section provides critical airspeed values for safe operation.

Fuel and Oil Capacity

Details on the total fuel capacity and oil capacity for the aircraft.

Full document text

GROSS WEIGHT: Take-Off . Landing . . . . . . . SPEED: Top Speed at Sea Level . . . Cruise. 75% Power at 6500 rt RANGE: Cruise, 75% Power at 6500 ft 60 Gallons, No Reserve Cruise, 75% Power at 6500 ft 79 Gallons. No Reserve Optimum Range at 10,000 ft 60 Gallons, No Reserve Optimum Range at 10. 000 fl 79 Gallons. No Reserve RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL SERVICE CEILING . . . . . . . TAKE-OFF: Ground Run . . . . . . . . Tot.al Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle LANDING: Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Distance Over 50 Foot Ohstacle STALL SPEED: Flaps Up, Power Off . . . . Flaps Down, Power Off . . . EMPTY WEIGHT: (Approximate) 5'kylane . . Model 182 . USEFUL LOAD: 5'kylane . . Model 182 . BAGGAGE . . . WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Foot POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP FUEL CAPACITY: Total Standard Tanks . . . . . Optional Long Range Tanks OIL CAPACITY: . . . . . . . . PROPELLER: Constant Speed {Diameter). ENGINE: Continental Engine . . . . . . . 230 rated BHP at 2600 RPM SPECIFICATIONS Skylane * 2950 lbs 2800 lbs 168 mph 160 mph 690 mi 4. 3 hrs 160 mph 910 mi 5. 7 hrs 160 mph 885 mi 7.7 hrs 115 mph 1160 mi 10. 1 hrs 115 mph 890 fpm 17. 700 ft 705 ft 1350 ft 590 ft 1350 ft 66 mph 57 mph 1640 lbs 1580 lbs 1310 lbs 1370 lbs 120 lbs 16.9 12.8 65 gal. 84 gal. 12 qts 82 inches 0-470-R 2500 lbs 2500 lbs 170 mph 162 mph 695 mi 4. 3 hrs 162 mph 925 mi 5. 7 hrs 162 moh 960 mi 7. 7 hrs 125 mph 1260 mi 10.1 hrs 125 mph 1210 fpm 20, 100 ft 485 ft 955 H 590 ft 1350 ft 61 mph 52 mph 1640 lbs 1580 lbs 860 lbs 920 lbs 120 lbs 14.4 10.9 65 gal. 84 gal. 12 qts 82 inches 0-470-R NOTE: Performance data is shown for the &'kylane which is 2 to 3 mph faster than a standard-equipped Model 182 (without speed fairings). There is a corresponding difference in range, while all other performance figures are the same for the 182 as shown for the &'kylane. * This manual covers operation of the Model 182/Skylane which is certificated as Model 182N under FAA Type Certificate No. 3Al3. 0754-M-S-SM-•9/69